Argentina’s Central Bank Demands Personal Details of Country’s Bitcoin Buyers
In an attempt to explore whether further regulation is needed, Argentina s central bank is demanding that financial institutions turn over information on crypto traders.
In brief
Argentina s central bank has sent notice to regional banks in the country to report which customers are buying or holding Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
It s part of a year-long effort to curb illicit Bitcoin trading and further regulate the market within the country.
The Central Bank of Argentina has requested that all banking institutions in the country submit information about customers who have carried out any transaction with Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, or hold cryptocurrencies in their digital portfolios.